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Selections from The Museum of Modern Art: c. 1900–1990- November 19, 2025

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Polygonotos G. Vagis (1894-1965): Revelation
  • Property of The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Sold to Benefit its Acquisitions Program
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Polygonotos G. Vagis (1894-1965): Revelation

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Carved stone, 1951, signed and inscribed on the underside. 

16 1/8 x 18 x 12 1/8 in.

 

Exhibited: [Alexander Iolas Gallery, NY, Polygnotos Vagis, January 25-February 12, 1955]; MoMA, Recent American Acquisitions, March 14-April 30, 1957; [MoMA, Painting and Sculpture from the Museum Collection, May 27, 1964-September 25, 1967].

 

Literature: Painting and Sculpture Acquisitions July 1 through December 31, 1956, The Bulletin of The Museum of Modern Art, 1957, vol. 24, no. 4, p. 18, illstr. p. 39; Alfred H. Barr, ed., Painting in The Museum of Modern Art. New York: 1958; Alfred H. Barr, ed., Painting and Sculpture in The Museum of Modern Art 1929-1967. New York: 1977, illust. p. 255.

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In very good condition.

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Collection of Dominique and John de Menil, Houston, purchased from/through Alexander Iolas Gallery, NY, 1956.

The Museum of Modern Art, New York, acquired as a gift from Dominique and John de Menil, 1956.

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